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Lancelot

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAN-suh-lot /ˈlæn.sə.lɑt/Medium

Meaning: From the French Lancelot, the greatest knight of King Arthur's Round Table; variously linked to 'land; servant' or a little-Lance diminutive; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The Arthurian knight: Lancelot is a French/literary name. Bold and classic (said 'LAN-suh-lot'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowFrench, Literary
MeaningFrom the French Lancelot, the greatest knight of King Arthur's Round Table; variously linked to 'land; servant' or a little-Lance diminutive; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7034 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 637

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lancelot comes from the French Lancelot, the greatest knight of King Arthur's Round Table; variously linked to 'land; servant' or a little-Lance diminutive (routes layered). A bold name (said 'LAN-suh-lot').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, an Arthurian name, and bold.

Did you know? Lancelot is the greatest knight of King Arthur's Round Table — variously linked to 'land; servant' or a little-Lance diminutive — a bold, storied name (routes layered; said 'LAN-suh-lot').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Lancelot — French/Arthurian; routes layered

Variations

LanceLauncelot

Nicknames

Lance

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If you like Lancelot…

Lance— a short kin name
Tristan— a fellow Arthurian knight-name
Kaladin— lands in the same popularity range
Oberon— another French name
Leandre— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lancelot mean?

Lancelot is the greatest knight of King Arthur's Round Table, variously linked to 'land; servant'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lancelot?

It's said LAN-suh-lot /ˈlæn.sə.lɑt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lancelot a boy or girl name?

Lancelot is a boy's name.

How popular is Lancelot?

Lancelot is a very rare name in the U.S.

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